Health Unit Coordinator: Web Sites

Web based resource produced by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. You can search for descriptions about various lab tests as well as information about conditions or diseases.

Provides an overview that can be listened to as well as read.

Online searchable tool for laboratory tests.

General information about laboratory tests, why it is done, what affects tests and links to types of tests.

BC provincial website Information on all aspects of health care in BC, including surgical wait times.

Explore this site to learn more about surgical wait times in British Columbia and to access the wait time online tool.

Government of Canada website containing information on all aspects of Health Care in Canada

Provides detailed descriptions of over 4,000 agencies offering a variety of services, including: counselling; housing; recreational; political; health; employment; cultural; business; financial; educational; legal; and transportation.

medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle

An excellent site for information on disease prevention, and individual and community related information about promoting healthy lifestyles.